SONICWARE Lofi-12XT Limited Retro Color Instruction Manual
- June 7, 2024
- SONICWARE
Table of Contents
- SONICWARE Lofi-12XT Limited Retro Color
- Specifications
- Product Usage Instructions
- FAQs
- Important safety precautions
- Names of parts
- Basic Operations
- Track Operations
- CONVERT SETTINGS
- SAMPLE POOL MENU
- SEQ MODE
- Creating Patterns
- Editing Sequences
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- MIDI
- Appendix
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
SONICWARE Lofi-12XT Limited Retro Color
Specifications
- Product: SONICWARE Lofi-12 XT
- Model: TRK-030-UM-01
- Power Source: AC adapter or 1.5V AA batteries
- Connectivity: USB, MIDI/SYNC connectors
- Features: 8-track compact groovebox, built-in speaker, microphone, audio interface functions
Product Usage Instructions
Important Safety Precautions
Before using the product, please ensure to follow these safety precautions:
- Operation using an AC adapter:
- Do not exceed the ratings of outlets and electrical wiring equipment.
- Disconnect the AC adapter during lightning and prolonged non-use.
- Operation using batteries:
- Use commercially available 1.5V AA batteries.
- Insert batteries with correct polarity.
- Avoid mixing new and old batteries or different types of batteries.
- Remove batteries when not in use for an extended period.
- General precautions:
- Avoid opening, disassembling, or modifying the product.
- Avoid dropping, striking, or applying excessive force to the unit.
- Avoid exposure to liquids and foreign objects.
- Avoid using at loud volumes to prevent hearing loss.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing SONICWARE Lofi-12 XT. This compact groovebox allows you
to create lo-fi/low-res sounds effortlessly.
Here are some key features:
Key Features:
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* Perform live anywhere:
Battery-powered with built-in speaker and microphone for sampling, producing, and performing on the go. Easily live stream music by connecting a smartphone or PC/Mac.
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* Synchronize with various devices:
Connect external synthesizers, drum machines, and PCs using USB and MIDI/SYNC
connectors. Sync multiple devices together.
Compatible with Liven series, ELZ_1 play, and Teenage Engineering’s PO series.
Bridge clock synchronization signals between connectors for live performances.
FAQs
- Q: Can I use rechargeable batteries with the Lofi-12 XT?
- A: It is recommended to use commercially available 1.5V AA batteries as specified in the manual for optimal performance.
- Q: How do I clean the battery compartment if a leak occurs?
- A: In case of a battery leak, thoroughly wipe the battery compartment and terminals using a dry cloth. Avoid direct contact with the leaked fluid and ensure proper ventilation.
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Manual
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TRK-030-UM-01-EN
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
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frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
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–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. –Connect the
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Important safety precautions
You must read the following precautions in order to use the product safely and
prevent accidents.
WARNING Failure to follow these precautions could result in serious harm to
the user or even death.
Operation using an AC adapter Do not do anything that could exceed the ratings
of outlets and other electrical wiring equipment. Disconnect the AC adapter
from the outlet when lightning occurs and when not using it for a long time.
Operation using batteries Use-commercially available 1.5V AA batteries.
Carefully read the precautions of the batteries being used. Be sure to insert
the batteries with +/ – ends oriented correctly. Do not use new and old
batteries together. Do not use batteries of different types together. Remove
the batteries when they will not be used for a long time. If a leak occurs,
thoroughly wipe the battery compartment and battery terminals to remove the
leaked fluid.
Do not open the case and disassemble or modify the product. Do not drop,
strike or apply excessive force to the unit. Do not put liquid on or in the
unit. Do not put foreign objects into the case. Do not use at a loud volume.
Doing so could generate loud volumes that might lead to hearing loss. When
transferring this unit, use the individual packing box and cushioning material
that it came with when
purchased new. When the unit is powered on, do not wrap it in cloth, plastic
or other materials. Do not step on or apply pressure to the power cord. Do not
use in the following environmental conditions. Doing so could cause
malfunction.
Locations in direct sunlight, environments that exceed 40°C, or near stoves
and other heat sources Locations with extremely low or high temperatures
Locations with extremely high humidity or where the product could become wet
Locations with frequent vibrations or much dust or sand If the unit becomes
broken or malfunctions, immediately turn the power off and stop using it.
Usage Precautions
Failure to follow these precautions could cause injury to the user and
physical damage. When connecting cables or working with the power of the unit,
minimize the input levels of connected devices or turn them off. Cleaning If
the screen or the case become dirty, wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Do
not use chemicals, including alcohol, benzene, thinner or cleansers. If this
does not clean them, wipe them with a slightly damp cloth that has been wrung
out well. Do not turn the power on until the product is completely dry.
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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing a SONICWARE Lofi-12 XT. The Lofi-12 XT is
an 8-track compact groovebox that can make any sound into a pleasant lo-fi /
low-res sound. We hope you enjoy using it for many years.
Key features of the Lofi-12 XT
· 12/24kHz Early-Digital Sound Sampling with 12BIT Sampler mode
· Intuitive & Non-stop Beat Making with Mighty 8-Track Sequencer
· Powerful Signal Processing 8 × Insert FX, Delay, Reverb and Master FX
· Effortless Background Mix-Tape Recording · Versatile Connectivity with Other
Devices · Extensive Sample Libraries of over 2,500 samples
Perform live anywhere
Battery power, a built-in speaker and a microphone enable sampling, producing
and performing anywhere By connecting a smartphone or PC/Mac and using the
audio interface functions, you can quickly livestream music you have made.
Synchronize with all kinds of devices
By using the USB connector in addition to the MIDI/SYNC connectors, you can
connect external synthesizers, drum machines, PCs, etc., and synchronize
multiple devices to use them together. It can be synchronized with the Liven
series, ELZ_1 play, and even Teenage Engineering’s PO series.
Also, by bridging clock synchronization signals between different types of
connectors, such as generating MIDI clock from it’s SYNC IN connection, it
will be useful at the center of live performances.
Names of parts
1
5 3
4 9
10
14
15
16
17
2
6 7
8 11
12 13
Right side
23 24
15
Rear
18 19
20
21
22
Front
25
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Names of parts
1SYNC In/Out
Input and Output for SYNC signals.
2Mic
Built-in Mic with gain knob to adjust input volume.
5Display
6Control knobs
Turn-and-press type knobs for A-D parameters on the screen.
9Auxiliary buttons 10D-pad
Select items displayed at the bottom of the screen.
7 re-trigger divisions from 8th to 64th notes. And menu cursor movement and item selection.
11function button PTN
Press the function button with the other button to switch to the submenu.
Open the PATTERN SELECT menu.
save
Open the PATTERN SAVE menu.
REC
Play
Record sequence data. Play/Stop a pattern or song.
sampling
system
Open the SAMPLING page.
Open the SYSTEM MENU.
12OK
13CLR
Used to confirm in MENU.
Used to cancel a step or exit from the menu screen.
15Page Switches
Select the page(bar) to edit.
In PAD mode, they become scale shift switches.
16Parameter
Pads
Press the parameter to edit. Press the function button simultaneously to
select in PAD mode.
19DC12V
20Output L/R
Connect DC power supply.
Stereo line level audio output.
23USB Connector 24Storage Card
Connect to PC, it can be Lofi-12 XT internal data managed data and use storage
card Audio Interface function.
3Speaker
Built-in speaker.
7VOL knob
Adjust headphones and speaker volume.
4Recording gain knobs
Adjust input volume of INPUT L and R.
8VALUE knob
Adjust master volume. Press to open the TEMPO MENU.
COPY
Copy & Paste Tracks, Parameters or Steps.
PAD
Switch to PAD mode.
song
project
Open the SONG SELECT Open the PROJECT
menu.
MENU.
MIX
MUTE
Launch the MIXER.
Mute the track(s).
ext src
Open the USB EXT IN page.
14STEPs
Press with the Track Pad: Direct data entry. Press function button
simultaneously to edit the data.
17Track Pads
Select a TRACK and trigger its sound. Press the function button simultaneously
to select without sounding.
mix tape
Open the TAPE REC page.
18Power Switch
Press holding to turn on and off power.
21Input L/R
22MIDI In/Out
L Input can be connected to an E.Guitar.R Input can be connected to a Dynamic Microphone.
Input and Output for MIDI signal.
25Headphone Out
Stereo headphones output.
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Connection example
USB
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Basic Operations – General
Preparing a power supply
An AC adapter is included.
6 AA batteries
DC12V
or
Use only the included AC adapter. Using an AC adapter with different specifications could cause damage.
BT.LO will appear on the display if the remaining battery charge is low. Replace the batteries immediately.
When using nickel-metal hydride batteries or lithium batteries, change the
battery setting. ( P.142)
Starting up
1 Press and hold the POWER switch until Lofi-12 XT appears on the display.
Turning the unit off
1 Press and hold the POWER switch until the display turns off.
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Basic Operations
Adjusting the overall volume
The volume from the speaker, headphones and the LINE OUT can be adjusted.
VALUE
Master Level –
This can be adjusted from – to +3 dB with 0 dB as the middle value (100).
Adjusting the speakers and headphones volume
The volume from the speaker and headphones can be adjusted.
VOL
Speaker/HeadPhone Volume
–
This can be adjusted from – to +6 dB with 0 dB as the middle value.
If you want to always mute the built-in speaker without connecting headphones, see Muting the built-in speaker. ( P.138)
Direction, the OK and CLR buttons
To keep this manual from becoming too complex, not every item that can be
operated using the direction, the OK and CLR buttons is explained. On many
screens, the direction, the OK and CLR buttons can be used in addition to the
knobs.
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Basic Operations
Control and VALUE knobs
Use the Control and VALUE knobs to change/adjust parameters shown on the
screen. These knobs are also switches. They are mainly used in the following
two ways.
Turn
Push
If a parameter has a control knob with a downward pointing arrow, that parameter can be turned on/off or switched functions, by pushing it.
Function button
Some Lofi-12 XT buttons have two functions.
In the example above, the secondary functions of the PTN and COPY buttons are”save”and”song”. Pressing these buttons while pressing the func button will open their secondary menu. In this manual, operations while pressing the func button will be shown as follows.
+ + func
COPY
func
PTN
By using the function button with knobs, and values can be skipped. Parameters with large value ranges, for example, can be set quickly by pressing the function button while operating their controls.
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Basic Operations
15PADs
PARAMETER PAD
Pressing these 7 parameter pads will open parameter editing pages. Some pages
have sub-pages that can be opened by pressing the Auxiliary buttons. These
sub-pages can also be opened by pressing the same parameter pad again.
TRACK PAD
Pressing any of the 8 track pads to select a track and trigger the sample
assigned to the track. Edit each track by switching pages using the parameter
pad.
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Lofi-12XT Project Structure
Pattern 1
Sound
Sound
Sound
Project
Sound
Sound
Sound
Sound
Sound
Sequence
Sequence
Sequence
Sequence
Sequence
Sequence
Sequence
Sequence
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8
Pattern 2 Pattern 3
……
Pattern 128
Sample Slot
Sample 12k/16bit
Sample Pool
Sample 12k/16bit
Sample 12k/16bit
Sample 12k/16bit
Sample 24k/16bit
Load
Sample 24k/16bit
Sample 24k/16bit
Sample 24k/16bit
Sample 24k/16bit
Max 256 samples 64MB
Sample 24k/16bit
Songs
Song 1
Pattern 1
Pattern 2
Pattern 3
Pattern 2
Pattern 3
……
Pattern 123
Pattern 124
Pattern 125
Pattern 126
Pattern 127
Pattern 128
Convert Sampling Convert
……
Song 16
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Lofi-12XT Project Structure
Project overview
Projects are collections of patterns, songs and sample slots, which will be
explained later. All data used by the Lofi-12 XT are saved in projects. Up to
256 samples (64 MB maximum) from the pool on the card can be added into each
project for use. The Lofi-12 XT can save up to 256 projects.
Track overview
The Lofi-12 XT is a groovebox with an 8-track sequencer. Tracks contain both
sound settings and sequences (performance data). The 8 tracks of the Lofi-12
XT can each have sequences made with different sounds.
Pattern overview
A pattern is a combination of the 8 tracks. With lengths of 1-128 bars,
patterns can be used as the smallest units in making songs. The Lofi-12 XT can
save a total of 128 patterns in a project.
Song overview
Songs can be played back as single pieces of music. The playback order and
repetition of patterns along with the number of bars can be set for a song.
Each project can save up to 16 songs. It can be added 99 patterns in a Song.
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Pattern Playback and Basic Functions
Common display items on the screens
The Lofi-12 XT has a different screen display depending on the selected
function, but the following display items are common.
Playback Page and Step Selected Pattern/Song Selected Page Selected Sample
Tempo
Built-in Speaker and Microphone USB connection Battery level Selected Track
Master Out Level meter
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Pattern Playback and Basic Functions
Selecting patterns
1 Press PTN to open PATTERN SELECT.
Playing patterns
4 Press . Press PLAY it again to stop.
2 Press STEP. This selects a pattern. (STEP 1 for pattern 1… STEP 16 for pattern 16)
3 Press the OK button to enter a pattern.
Selecting pattern 17 and higher
Press Page switches and TRACK PAD after procedure 1 to change 16 chunks,
enabling selection of pattern 17 and higher.
· If a different pattern is selected during pattern playback, it will be readied but will not start playing immediately. Playback will switch to the selected pattern after the playing pattern completes. (You can also switch patterns immediately by pressing func + .)
· Press OK +
to play a song ( P.113).
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Pattern Playback and Basic Functions
Reloading patterns
1 Press PTN .
2 Press
Auxiliary right button RELOAD.
3 Select the item to reload and press the OK button.
RELOAD
Reloading STEP DATA stored in the SEQUENCE
sequencer.
PARAMETER Reloading track settings.
ALL
Reloading all settings and sequences in the pattern.
SEND EFX Reloading Send FX settings.
Adjusting the volume of individual patterns
1 Hold func and turn VALUE.
PATTERN LEVEL
0 – 127
Pattern levels can be set in a range of – – +3 dB. (The value 100 is 0 dB).
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Pattern Playback and Basic Functions
Play a pattern from another project
1 Press + func PAD project to open the PROJECT MENU. 2 Select SELECT/NEW in
the PROJECT MENU.
3 Select one of the preset projects and press the OK button.
4 Select YES to save the current project and press OK button.
Once the project is opened, follow the STEPs on P.17 to play a pattern.
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Pattern Playback and Basic Functions
Changing the tempo
1 Press VLUE to open TEMPO MENU. Turn A – D knobs to edit.
TEMPO MENU
A knob
BPM
A (Push) TAP
B knob
SWING
C knob C (Push) D knob D (Push)
M-VOL OFF/ON P-COUNT OFF/ON
Auxiliary GLBL, PTN
left button
40 – 250 Set the pattern tempo
Set Tempo by tapping
0% – 75% Set the SWING amount 0 – 16 Adjust Metronome volume
METRONOME ON / OFF
1 – 16 Set the pre-count number
Pre-count ON / OFF
PTN Whenever a different pattern is selected, the BPM is reset using the tempo
saved in that pattern.
GLBL The current global BPM value will continue to be used even when a
different pattern is selected.
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Pattern Playback and Basic Functions
· Select global BPM mode to maintain a consistent tempo during the jam
session. Use pattern BPM mode when you want the tempo to change with each
pattern.
· Press Auxiliary right button RELOAD to reload the pattern’s TEMPO settings.
Changing tempo
1 Turn the A knob in the TEMPO MENU to change the tempo. Turn it while holding
down func to change in increments of 0.1.
Set the swing
1 Turn the B knob in TEMPO MENU to adjust the SWING amount.
Setting the metronome
1 Press the C knob in TEMPO MENU to turn on the metronome. 2 Turn the C knob
to adjust the metronome volume.
Setting pre-count
1 Press the D knob in TEMPO MENU to turn on precount. 2 Turn the D knob to set
the precount number.
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Pattern Playback and Basic Functions
MIXER
1 Press the MIX button to open the MIXER page. 2 Press a TRACK PAD to select
that track for editing.
Adjusting the mixer
MIXER A knob B knob C knob D knob Auxiliary
left button
Auxiliary right button
LEVEL
0 – 127 Track level
PAN
L63 – L1, CTR, R1 – R63 Track panning
DELAY SEND
0 – 127 Send amount to delay effect
0 – 127 REVERB SEND
Send amount to reverb effect
MFX TYPE
Open Master FX page
GLOBAL OFF/ON
OFF Use the settings saved in the pattern.
ON The current settings are saved and used as global settings.
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Pattern Playback and Basic Functions
Setting the master effect
The Lofi-12 XT has a master effect that is applied after the mixer.
MASTER FX
A knob
B knob
Auxiliary right button
FILTER 1/2 C knob D knob
FILTE 2/2 A knob
TYPE
ON/OFF
GLOBAL OFF/ON
Change the effect type
FILTER Filter
COMP Compressor Turn ON/OFF Master FX OFF Use the settings saved in the
pattern.
ON The current settings are saved and used as global settings.
FREQ
0 – 127 Filter cutoff frequency
RESONANCE
0 – 127 Filter resonance
TYPE
LPF, HPF, BPF Filter type selection
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Pattern Playback and Basic Functions
SC COMP 1/2
C knob
RATIO
D knob
THRSHOLD
SC COMP 2/2
A knob
ATTACK
B knob
RELEASE
C knob
SIDE CHAIN SOURCE
D knob D (Push)
TARGET
0 – 127 Compressor ratio value
0 – 127 Compressor threshold value
0 – 127 Compressor attack time
0 – 127 Compressor release time
NONE, TRACK1 – 8 Selecting a track to set to side-chain source
1 – 8, S Selecting tracks to apply compressor to Switch ON/OFF by pushing the
knob
By selecting S, compression can also be applied to the send effect.
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Pattern Playback and Basic Functions
External input function
Lofi-12 XT can not only use USB and external input audio for sampling, but
also use it as a track. It can be also send the USB and analog inputs to
Reverb/Delay effects individually.
USB&EXT IN
A knob
ENABLE
B knob
LEVEL
C knob
D-SND
D knob
R-SND
Auxiliary EXT IN/USB
right button
OFF, ON Turn ON/OFF input audio monitoring 0 – 127 Adjusting external audio
level 0 – 127 Send amount from the EXT IN/USB to the delay effect 0 – 127 Send
amount from the EXT IN/USB to the reverb effect EXT IN EXT IN audio settings
page
USB USB audio settings page
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Pattern Playback and Basic Functions
· If the USB is used for both the recording source and the EXT IN & USB in
sampling, the EXT IN setting has priority and the recording source setting is
ignored.
· When using analog inputs, use the REC VOL knob to adjust the input level. If
the REC VOL is turned all the way to the left, no audio will be input.
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Track Operations
With the Lofi-12 XT, select 8 tracks and use 6 track parameters and 1 send
effect parameter to perform the opration. Pressing a TRACK PAD will select the
corresponding track and simultaneously play the loaded sample.
Selecting samples
1 Press the TRACK PAD to select the track. The assigned sample playing back.
2 Turn A knob on SOUND page to select a sample.
· A track can be selected without playing the sample by pressing the TRACK PAD
while pressing the func button.
· The TRACK PAD that a sample assigned light green. The selected TRACK PAD
light white.
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Track Operations
Muting tracks
1 Press the MUTE button. 2 Press the TRACK PAD(s) you want to mute.
TRACK PAD(s) for muted tracks light yellow. Press the TRACK PAD(s) lit yellow
to unmute that track(s).
3 Press MUTE lit yellowto exit MUTE mode
· By pressing a TRACK PAD while holding the MUTE button, the selected track
can be muted/unmuted directly.
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Track Operations
Muting selected tracks at once
1 Press MUTE to activate MUTE mode. 2 Hold func and press TRACK PAD to select
tracks to mute. 3 Release func to mute selected tracks.
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Track Operations
Setting Global mute
1 Press MUTE to activate MUTE mode. 2 While pressing OK button, press the
TRACK PAD(s) you want to
mute. The muted TRACK PAD(s) light bright yellow. The globally muted tracks
will remain muted after pattern switching.
3 Press MUTE (lit yellow) to exit MUTE mode.
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Track Operations
Using the D-pad Roll
The D-pad Roll can be played by pressing a TRACK PAD while pressing D-pad
direction buttons. This operation can be also recorded in the sequencer.
D-PAD Right Down + right Down Down + left Left Up + left Up Up + right
8th note Quarter note triplet
16th note 8th note triplet
32nd note 16th note triplet
64th note None
· While playing The D-pad Roll, you can control the velocity by changing the amount of pressure you press on the TRACK PAD.
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Track Operations
Playing in PAD mode
1 Press PAD to enter the PAD mode. Press PAD on the SOUND page to display the
PAD page.
While in the PAD mode, you can play the sample in a scale with the 15 PADs.
The root note of the scale will light pink each octave.
· When the voice mode is set to SLICE, you can play slices with 15 PADs. (
P.68)
· In the PAD mode, you can switch parameter edit pages by pressing func +
PARAMETER PAD, the tracks by pressing func + TRACK PAD, the pages by pressing
func + Page switches.
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Track Operations
PAD MODE
A knob B knob C knob D knob
SCALE Select the scale shown for the 15 PADs.
Key
SWEEP RANGE
SWEEP SPEED
C,Db,D,Eb,E,F,Gb,G,Ab,A,Bb,B Set the root note shown for the 15 PADs.
-11 – 11, ± 1OCT, ± 2OCT Amount of sweep Negative values will sweep down, while positive values will sweep up.
0 – 127 Sweep speed The lower the value is, faster the speed.
LINEAR After input, the note changes linearly to the range amount.
Auxiliary right button
SWEEP CURVE
EXP After input, the note changes gradually at first and then rapidly in the latter half until it reaches the range amount.
LOG After input, the note changes rapidly at first and then gradually slows until it reaches the range amount.
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Track Operations
Changing scale
1 Operate A knob on the PAD page. The scales that can be selected are as
follows.
SCALE
CHROMATIC Chromatic scale C,Db,D,Eb,E,F,Gb,G,A,Ab,B
MAJOR
Major scale
C,D,E,F,G,A,B,
MINOR
Minor scale
C,D,Eb,F,G,Ab,Bb
HARM .MINOR MELO .MINOR
Harmonic minor scale
C,D,Eb,F,G,Ab,B
Melodic minor scale C,D,Eb,F,G,A,B
DORIAN
Dorian scale
C,D,Eb,F,G,A,Bb
PHRYGIAN
Phrygian scale C,Db,Eb,F,G,Ab,Bb
LYDIAN
Lydian scale
C,D,E,F,Gb,A,B
MIXOLYDIAN Mixolydian scale C,D,E,F,G,A,Bb
LOCRIAN
Locrian scale
C,Db,Eb,F,Gb,Ab,Bb
SUP .LOCRIAN MAJOR BLUES MINOR BLUES
Super Locrian scale C,Db,Eb,E,Gb,Ab,Bb Major blues scale C,D,Eb,E,G,A Minor blues scale C,Eb,F,Gb,G,Bb
DIMINESHED Diminished scale C,D,Eb,E,Gb,Ab,A
COM DIM
Combined diminished (octatonic) scale
C,D,Eb,E,Gb,G,A,Bb
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Track Operations
SCALE MAJ .PENTA MIN .PENTA RAGA1
Major pentatonic scale
Minor pentatonic scale
RAGA1
C,D,E,G,A C,Eb,F,G,Bb C,Db,E,F,G,Ab,B
RAGA2
RAGA2
C,Db,E,Gb,G,A,B
RAGA3
RAGA3
C,Db,Eb,Gb,G,Ab,B
ARABIC
Arabic scale
C,D,E,F,Gb,Ab,Bb
SPANISH
Spanish scale C,Db,Eb,E,F,G,Ab,Bb
GYPSY MINOR GYPSY EGYPTIAN
Gypsy scale
C,Db,E,F,G,Ab,B
Minor Gypsy scale C,D,Eb,Gb,G,Ab,B
Egyptian scale C,D,E,G,Bb
HAWAIIAN
Hawaiian scale C,D,Eb,F,G,A,B
PELOG
Pelog scale
C,Db,Eb,G,Ab
HIRAJOSHI
Hirajoshi scale C,D,Eb,G,Ab
IN-SEN
Insen scale
C,Db,F,G,Bb
IWATO
Iwato scale
C,Db,F,Gb,Bb
KUMOI MIYAKO BUSHI RYUKYU
Kumoi scale
C,D,Eb,G,A
Miyakobushi scale C,Db,F,G,Ab
Ryukyu scale
C,E,F,G,B
CHINESE
Chinese scale C,E,Gb,G,B
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Track Operations
SCALE WHOLE TONE WHOLE HALF
5TH INT.
Whole tone scale C,D,E,Gb,Ab,Bb
Whole-half scale C,D,Eb,F,Gb,A,Ab,B
5th interval
C,G
· For the scales except the chromatic scale, the 15 PADs are filled in order with only the notes of the scale.
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Sample File Setup
Sample files that can be used with Lofi-12 XT
The Lofi-12 XT is a Lo-fi/Low-res sampler that only supports 12kHz or
24kHz/16bit mono WAV files. All the presets are included in the above file
formats. There are three ways to create sample files for use with the Lofi-12
XT.
1. Sampling with the Lofi-12 XT. 2. Converting audio files with our original
Lofi convert engine that
makes it easy to create the”Lofi-12 sounds”. 3. Importing audio files that you
created 12kHz or 24kHz/16bit
mono WAV files (up to 40 seconds) into the Pool folder.
Sample Slots
A single project has up to 256 sample slots. Sample files can be loaded into
the slots for use in tracks.
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Sample File Setup
The folder structure in Lofi-12 XT
The folder structure on cards used in the Lofi-12 XT is as follows.
Card
Lofi-12 XT Convert System
The folder for putting audio files to be converted by the Lofi convert engine.
Pool
The folder for audio files that can be used with the Lofi-12 XT.
Audio
Under the Audio folder, there is a folder for preset samples, folders for converted samples, and folders for sampling. Put your own 12kHz or 24kHz/16bit mono WAV files in this folder.
Project
The folder for all data of the projects.
Temp
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Sample File Setup -Sampling-
Sampling
1 Press func button +
sampling to open SAMPLING page.
2 Turn A – D knobs to set sampling settings.
SAMPLING
A knob
Selecting the recording source
B knob
Adjusting monitoring level
B (Push)
Monitoring ON/OFF
C knob
Recording source settings
D knob
Normalize ON/OFF
VALUE (Push) Auto recording ON/OFF
VALUE
Auto recording Threshold
Auxiliary left button
Selecting the sampling rate 12kHz / 24kHz Recorded at the sampling frequency indicated.
Auxiliary right button
Turn ON to name after sampling is complete
· By turning on AUTO REC, sampling can be started automatically for input signals that exceed the set level.
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Sample File Setup -Sampling-
Selecting the recording source
REC SRC
Built-in mic
Uses built-in microphone. Set the appropriate volume using the microphone gain knob on the main unit.
Hi-Z
Connect and use high-
impedance instruments control
such as guitar and
input gain
bass.
with REC
Setting the gain control VOL knob
with the C knob.
Dynamic mic
Connect and use a dynamic microphone Set the gain control with the C knob.
control input gain with REC VOL knob
Stereo line input
Connect and a use stereo line instrument. Input signals are mixed mono. -20dB
PAD can be turned on and off with
C knob.
control input gain with REC VOL knob
Mono line input
Connect and a use mono line instrument. -20dB PAD can be turned on and off
with
C knob.
control input gain with REC VOL knob
Resampling
Connect and a use USB audio.
Resampling
Resampling the pattern to play. Turn C knob to select track to resampling.
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Sample File Setup -Sampling-
3 Press TRACK PAD to select track to record sample.
4 Press sampling or red blinking TRACK PAD to start sampling. Sampling can be
interrupted by pressing the Auxiliary right button CANCEL.
5 Press
sampling or red blinking TRACK PAD again,sampling
will be completed.
The sampling files are automatically loaded into the sample slots and placed in the folder with the Pool Audio`project name’.
· The maximum sampling time is 40 seconds. Sampling automatically finishes
when the maximum time is reached.
· Also it can be start sampling to press TRACK PAD strongly and hold,complete
sampling to release finger.
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Sample File Setup -Sampling-
Name of the recorded file
Recorded files are automatically named according to the following rules.
0 01BIM 01
Project Number Recording Serial number Source
Abbreviated name of the recording source
Abbr. BIM GTR MIC MIX INL INR USB RSM
Recording Source Built In Mic Guitar (Hi-Z) External Mic Stereo LINE Input (Mono Mix) Mono LINE Input (L ch) Mono LINE Input (R ch) USB Resampling
· Before sampling, RENAME can be turned on with the Auxiliary right button to name the recorded file after sampling is complete.
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Sample File Setup -Converting-
Convert audio
The Lofi-12 XT has our original Lofi convert engine that makes it easy to
create the”Lofi-12 sounds”. This convert audio feature allows you to convert
common stereo audio files into the best audio files for the Lofi-12 XT.
Use the card reader mode( P.139) in advance to copy audio files that you want
to convert to the Convert folder. See “The folder structure in Lofi-12 XT” (
P.39)
Supported WAV formats
The audio file formats that can be converted are as follows.
Sampling frequency 44.1kHz – 96kHz
Sample bit
16bit – 24bit
The characters/symbols that can be used ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !#$%&’ +,-.=@[]~^_{}` space
· Audio files that use unsupported characters may not load properly and an
error may occur.
· Audio files longer than 40 seconds will be cut to 40 seconds.
· Unsupported audio files are not converted.
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Sample File Setup -Importing-
Converting audio files
1 Refer to Card Reader Mode( P.139) to connect to your PC/ Mac and copy the
audio files that you want to convert to the following location on the card.
“USB Drive:Lofi-12XT Convert”
2 In the PROJECT MENU, select CONVERT AUDIO.
All the subject files in the Convert folder will be shown.
3 Press
Auxiliary right button CONVERT to open CONVERT
SETTINGS.
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Sample File Setup -Converting4 Select the settings you want to convert and
press the OK button
to check them.
CONVERT SETTINGS
12k
Converts at a sampling frequency of 12kHz
24k
Converts at a sampling frequency of 24kHz
L
Uses only the L channel of the stereo file.
R
Uses only the R channel of the stereo file.
L+R
Stereo files sums to Mono
5 Select OK and press the OK button to execute the conversion. If L or R is
selected, “_L (or R)” will be added to the end of the file name after
conversion is completed.
If you do not want to delete the original files after the conversion is
complete, select NO when DELETE ORIGINAL FILES is displayed and press the OK
button.
· The converted samples can be used by loading them into the sample slots.(
P.48)
· The converted sample is stored in the “Converted12k (or 24k) date tag”
folder created in the Pool folder.
· When converting mono audio files, the L, R, and L+R settings are ignored.
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Sample File Setup – Importing –
Importing files that can be used with Lofi-12 XT
You can also import 12 kHz or 24 kHz/16-bit mono WAV files (up to 40 seconds)
created on your PC/Mac or other device into the Pool folder.
1 Refer to Card Reader Mode ( P.139) to connect to your PC/ Mac for copying
the audio file to the following location on the card. “USB Drive:Lofi-12XT
SystemPoolPoolPool Audio” Folders can also be created and copied the audio
files.
· The imported audio files can be used by loading them into the sample slots.
( P.48) Files not in the supported formats will not appear in the SAMPLE POOL.
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Sample File Setup – Loading into Sample Slots –
The Lofi-12 XT can be used with the tracks by loading audio files in the card
into the sample slots. Up to 256 samples (max. 64 MB) per project can be
loaded into the sample slots.
How to load samples into sample slots
There are three ways to load a sample into a sample slot. 1. Sampling with the
Lofi-12 XT In sampling, the samples are automatically loaded into the sample
slots. The samples are loaded in order from the empty slots. 2. Select and
load samples on the SOUND page In the SOUND page, press the A knob and select
a sample from the TAG SEARCH or SAMPLE POOL to load. The samples are loaded in
order from the empty slot. 3. Load with the SAMPLE SLOT in the PROJECT MENU In
the SAMPLE SLOT in the PROJECT MENU, select a sample slot to load a sample.
You can also unload the sample already loaded in the sample slot.
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Sample File Setup – Loading into Sample Slots –
Select a sample and load it into the sample slots
1 On the SOUND page, push the A knob. TAG SEARCH opens.
2 Search for the samples and select a sample, then press the Auxiliary right
button LOAD. The sample is loaded in order from an empty slot.
TAG SEARCH operation
TAG SEARCH is useful when searching for samples of a desired sound category
from the vast sample library.
Preview playback
Favorite Select
Cursor
Minus search
Tag icons
Move cursor position
By moving the cursor to a preview playback position, the sample can be played
and previewed.
Page left switch
Holding it and press the 15 PADs will exclude samples with the Tags from the
search.
OK button
This selects the sample.
By moving the cursor while pressing the OK button, you can select them
consecutively.
OFF (lights off) All samples are shown except samples without Tags (The samples without Tags can be shown by pushing the D knob).
ON (lights blue) The samples with the Tags are shown. By pressing multiple pads, you can narrow down the target samples.
Minus ON (lights yellow) You can exclude samples with the Tags by pressing the pad while holding down the page left switch.
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Sample File Setup – Loading into Sample Slots –
TAG
TRK1 TRK2 TRK3 TRK4 TRK5 TRK6 TRK7 TRK8 CFG SND
FLT MOD AMP EFX RVB
Page Fwd Switch
BD SD HH DR PC BS GT KB SY ST WN VO FX
Bass Drum Snare Hi Hats Drum
Percussion Bass Guitar
Keyboard Synthesizer
Strings Wind Voice FX Loop Slice
Favorite
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Sample File Setup – Loading into Sample Slots –
TAG SEARCH
OK
Select sample
CLR
Exit TAG SEARCH
D-pad
Move cursor
B (Push)
Update the audio file database to the latest state. The update process usually takes about 3 minutes.
C (Push)
Switch to TAG EDIT mode
C (Push) (TAG EDIT MODE)
SAVE TAG Finish TAG EDIT mode
D (Push) Show samples that do not have set tags
Auxiliary left button
BROWSE Switch to the SAMPLE POOL.
Auxiliary right button
LOAD Load selected files to the track and sample slots. If multiple files are selected, they will be loaded sequentially to empty slots.
15 PADs
Turn on/off tags shown
func
+ Auxiliary
right button
Page left switch +
15 PADs
DELETE Delete the selected sample files.
Minus search Turn on/off the tags not shown.
· By opening a folder in SAMPLE POOL, you can search only the files within the folder.
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Sample File Setup – Loading into Sample Slots Tagging samples
Lofi-12 XT can set to 15 TAGs for a sample. By setting TAG, you can quickly
access the samples you want to use.
1 Push the C knob to enter TAG EDIT mode. 2 Select the sample and press 15PADs
to add TAG.
Pads of the set TAGs are lit green (except for the Favorites)
3 Push the C knob to save the TAG. To cancel the Tagging, press the CLR
button. · TAG information is stored in the audio file.
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Sample File Setup – Loading into Sample Slots –
Select a sample from the SAMPL POOL and load it into the sample slots
1 On the SOUND page, push the A knob to open TAG SEARCH.
2 Press the POOL.
Auxiliary left button BROWSE to display SAMPLE
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Sample File Setup – Loading into Sample Slots –
SAMPLE POOL operations
If you know the sample you want, or if you want to load all the files in a
folder into the sample slots, file selection in SAMPLE POOL may be convenient.
Preview playback
Move to upper folder Select
cursor
Move cursor position
By moving the cursor to a preview playback position, the sample can be played
and previewed.
Switch to TAG SEARCH
Open Menu
CLR button Move to upper folder
OK button
This selects the sample.
By moving the cursor while pressing the OK button, you can select them
consecutively.
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Sample File Setup – Loading into Sample Slots SAMPLE POOL operations
SAMPLE POOL MENU
LOAD SELECTED
This will load the selected sample into the track/sample slots.
FILE NAME SEARCH
This will search for file names within the displayed folder.
SELECT ALL
This will select all samples in the displayed folder.
DESELECT ALL
This will cancel selection of samples.
DELETE
This will delete the selected sample.
· If a folder is opened in SAMPLE POOL and with to TAG SEARCH by pressing Auxiliary left button TAGS, only files in the folder can be targeted for TAG SEARCH.
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Sample File Setup – Loading into Sample Slots –
Loading files into sample slots
1 Select samples and press the OK button.
2 Press
Auxiliary right button to open MENU.
3 Select LOAD SELECTED and press the OK button.
Deleting files
1 Select samples and press the OK button.
2 Press
Auxiliary right button to open MENU.
3 Select DELETE and press the OK button.
4 Select YES and press the OK button.
· Deleted files cannot be recovered. Please work carefully.
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Sample File Setup – Loading into Sample Slots –
The SAMPLE SLOT in the PROJECT MENU allows you to load a sample into a
selected sample slot. You can also unload a sample that has already been
loaded into the sample slot.
Loading a sample into a selected sample slot
1 In the PROJECT MENU, select SAMPLE SLOT to open the SAMPLE SLOT Screen.
2 Select a sample slot and press the OK button to put a check.
3 Press
Auxiliary right button to open the SLOT MENU and
select BRWOSE SAMPLE, then press the OK button.
You can load a sample into the selected sample slot by following the procedure
“Loading samples from the SAMPLE POOL” on ( P.53)
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Sample File Setup – Loading into Sample Slots –
SLOT MENU
LOAD TO TRACK
This loads the selected sample slot to the already selected track. This can be used when one slot is selected.
BROWSE SAMPLE
This opens the SAMPLE POOL mode.
SELECT ALL
This selects all sample slots.
DESELECT This deselects all slots.
ALL
UNLOAD
This removes the samples from the selected sample slots.
OPTIMIZE
Defragment sample slots memory (64 MB) caused by loading and unloading samples to free up space.
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Sample File Setup – Loading into Sample Slots Update the audio file database
If you have added audio files or shared project data, please update the audio
file database.
1 On the SOUND page, push the A knob to open TAG SEARCH.
2 Push the B knob. 3 Select YES and press the OK button to update the database
to
the latest state.
· If you do not update the database, the newly added audio files will not
appear in the SAMPLE POOL/TAG SEARCH.
· The update process usually takes about 3 minutes. If the number of audio
files on the card is large, it may take longer.
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Functions of Parameter Pads / CONFIG page
On the CONFIG page, settings can be edited for track sounds and step
sequencers as well as sequence effects. Press the CFG pad to open the CONFIG
page.
Setting sequencer
CONFIG A knob LEN
B knob NOTE
1 – 128 Number of steps in sequence
Note length of step 1/1 (whole note) 1/2 (half note) 1/4 (quarter note) 1/2T
(half note triplet) 1/8 (8th note) 1/4T (quarter note triplet) 1/16 (16th
note) 1/8T (8th triplet) 1/32 (32nd note) 1/16T (16th triplet) 1/64 (64th
note)
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CONFIG page
C knob TRANSP D knob CHOKE
-24 – +24 Track transposition setting (semitone)
OFF Does not set choke group.
SELF Turns off the voice that is sounding when the same note is re-triggered.
1 – 4 When any track within the same choke group is triggered, another track
that is currently sounding within the choke group will be note-off.
· Turning the A knob will change the step by 16 steps at a time. The value can be increased 1 step at a time by pushing the A knob.
Copying and extending sequences
A sequence that has been created can be duplicated.
1 While pressing the func button, turn the A knob to duplicate. Each
duplication will double the LEN setting.
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CONFIG page
Setting sequencer effects
The Lofi-12 XT has sequence effect functions, including Random that can
randomize phrases, Stutter that repeats playback of pressed steps and Dice
that sets the probability of notes sounding.
SEQ MODE
NORMAL Sequences will be played back normally.
A knob SEQ MODE
RANDOM Sequence phrases will be played back randomly.
B knob
RND STP (enabled when RANDOM selected)
C knob DICE
D knob Q-TIZE
STUTTER Steps being pressed will play back repeatedly.
OFF, 1 – 16 This sets the minimum step unit for randomization during random
playback.
25% – 100% The probability of a note sounding can be set to 25 – 100%.
0% – 100% Adjusts the quantize of the micro timing of the notes. At 0%,
quantize is disabled and the sequence is played back as per the recorded micro
timing. At 100%, quantize is identical to the beat.
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SOUND page
Sample and voice mode settings can be made on the SOUND page.
Press the SND pad to open the SOUND page. Edit the parameters with the knobs and the
Auxiliary buttons.
Editing a sample
SEQ MODE A knob
B knob
1 – 256 SAMPLE SLOT
Sample (slot) selection
PITCH
-1200 – +1200 This changes the pitch. Turn slowly to adjust the pitch by one cent at a time. Holding func and turn this knob to adjust per semi-tone (100 cents).
REPITCH TO TEMPO
HALF, 1BAR, 2BARS, 3BARS, 4BARS, 8BARS: By setting the number of bars in the selection, the pitch is changed so that the sample is the right length for the tempo. If the sample exceeds BPM 40 – 250, the pitch is not be changed.
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SOUND page
C knob
START
D knob
END (LENGTH)
Auxiliary 1SHOT/LOOP
right button
0.0% – 99.99% This sets the playback starting position in the sample.
0.0% – 100% This sets the playback range of the sample.
1SHOT The sample will play from the START to the END (LENGTH) while the TRACK
PAD is being pressed.
LOOP The sample will play repeatedly between the START and the END (LENGTH)
while the TRACK PAD is being pressed.
· When the playback mode is changed to 1SHOT, AMP ENV is automatically turned
ON. If you want the sample to play to the end without releasing, such as a
drum loop, set AMP ENV to OFF. When changed to LOOP, AMP ENV is automatically
turned OFF and so-called GATE playback is performed. If you want the sample to
release when the pad is released, set AMP ENV to ON.
· Pushing the A knob to open TAG SEARCH, you can load a sample into the sample
slots. See TAG SEARCH ( P.49)
· Pushing the C and D knobs to enter the waveform magnification/reduction
mode. (The magnifying glass icon will light up.)
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SOUND page
Editing the track voice mode
Press the Auxiliary left button VOICE on the SOUND page.
VOICE A knob
B knob
C knob
VOICE
MONO,POLY,SLICE This selects the voice mode.
GLIDE (when VOICE is MONO)
0 – 127 This adjusts GLIDE.
OFF An arpeggiator will not be used for playback
ARP (when VOICE is POLY)
UP, DOWN, UPDOWN, DOWNUP UP-DOWN, DOWN-UP, RANDOM, UP1OCT, UP2OCT, DOWN OCT, DOWN2OCT, ORDER
12BIT
ON, OFF This turns 12-bit sampler mode on/off. When on, the bit rate will be dropped to 12-bit, re-creating the sound of old samplers.
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SOUND page
VOICE D knob
Auxiliary right button
VELOCITY SENSITIVITY
0 – 127 This sets the velocity sensitivity of the track. The velocity range increases as this value becomes higher. When set to 0, notes will always sound with a velocity of 127. See”Adjusting pad sensitivity” for details about the velocity setting of the unit ( P.137)
LEGATO (when VOICE is MONO)
OFF A single voice will be output and each note retriggers the sound.
ON A single voice will be output and additional notes will not retrigger the
sound.
SLICE (when VOICE is SLICE)
This opens the SLICE/CHOP Screen.
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SOUND page
GLIDE setting (When MONO)
Glide can be set when the VOICE mode is set to MONO.
The
Auxiliary right button can also be pressed to turn on
LEGATO, which causes a single voice to be output without
retriggering.
Arpeggiator settings (When POLY)
The arpeggiator function can be used when the VOICE mode is set to POLY.
By pressing multiple 15 PADs when in PAD mode, the arpeggiator can play one
note at a time synchronized with the current BPM and NOTE settings. ( P.60)
The arpeggiator sequence will be according to the type. Using the PLAY ORDER
type, the sequence will be played back in the order that the 15 PADs were
pressed.
When a track has an arpeggiator set, the D-pad Roll function will be disabled.
ARPEGGIATOR UP DOWN
RANDOM UP+1
UP DOWN
UP+2
DOWN UP
DOWN-1
UP&DOWN
DOWN-2
DOWN&UP
PLAY ORDER
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Notes are sounded in the order played on the keyboard
SOUND page
Slice mode
When the VOICE mode is set to SLICE, samples can be sliced into up to 15
parts. By using the auto slice function, waveforms can be analyzed and
automatically divided into a suitable slice. The levels and pitches of sample
slices can be adjusted for each 15 PAD they are assigned to.
· The slices are assigned to the 15 PADs in the order of TRK1 to TRK8
and to . CFG
RVB
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SOUND page
Slicing samples (Manual slicing)
1 On the VOICE page, turn the A knob to select SLICE.
2 Press the
Auxiliary righy button SLICE.
3 Use the following to create slices.
CHOP/SLICE
A knob
Move the locator
A (Push)
Add slice point
B knob
Move slice point
C knob
Move waveform display
D knob
Zoom waveform display in/out
CLR
Clear slice point
Auxiliary left button Switch to auto slice mode
TO AUTO
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SOUND page
· During sample playback, the A knob can be pushed at any time to add a slice
point.
· Slices can be selected by pressing the 15 PADs.
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SOUND page
Slicing samples (Automatic slicing)
1 On the VOICE page, turn the A knob to select SLICE.
2 Press the
Auxiliary right button SLICE.
3 Press the
Auxiliary left button TO AUTO on the CHOP/
SLICE Screen.
4 Use the following to create slices.
CHOP/SLICE
A knob
Adjust sensitivity
A (Push)
Execute automatic slicing
B knob
Move slice point
C knob
Move waveform display
D knob
Zoom waveform display in/out
CLR
Clear slice point
Auxiliary left button TO MANUAL
Switch to manual slice mode
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SOUND page
Adjusting slice parameters
1 Press the
Auxiliary right button on the CHOP/ SLICE Screen.
2 Press PAD to enable PAD mode.
3 Press one of the 15 PADs to which slices are assigned to select it for editing.
4 Use the following to edit slices.
CHOP/SLICE A knob CHOKE C knob PITCH D knob LEVEL
NONE, 1 – 4 This sets the choke group for the slice.
-1200 – 1200 This sets the pitch for the slice.Turning it while pushing it in allows adjustment in semitone.
0 – 127 This sets the volume for the slice.
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SOUND page
Saving slice
You can save slice information edited by pressing func + OK buttons on the
SLICE/CHOP page.
The saved slice information is written directly to the audio file, so you can
use it with the same settings even if you change the project or pattern.
1 Press
+ func
OK
buttons.
2 Select YES and save slice information.
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FILTER page
The FILTER page is used to set filter on the track.
Press the FLT pad to open the FILTER page.
Press the
Auxiliary buttons as necessary to open the desired
parameter page for editing.
Editing filter
FILTER A knob FILTER FREQ
B knob FILTER TYPE
C knob
FILTER RESONANCE (BPF:BAND WIDTH)
D knob EG DEPTH
0 – 127 Cutoff frequency
OFF, LPF, HPF, BPF Filter type selection
0 – 127 Filter resonance If BPF is selected, this will be bandwidth.
0 – 127 Envelope modulation depth
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FILTER page
Adjusting filter envelopes
FLT ENV A knob B knob
EG ATTACK EG RELEASE
0 – 127 Envelope attack setting
0 – 127 Envelope release setting
Switches envelope type
B (Push) ASR/AR
ASR: Attack-Sustain-Release type envelope
C knob EG DELAY D knob EG INVERT
AR: Attack-Release type envelope
0 – 127 Time until filter envelope starts
OFF, ON Envelope inversion
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MODULATION page
The each track has 2 LFOs that can be assigned to different targets. Press the
MOD pad to open the MOD page. Press the Auxiliary buttons as necessary to open
the desired parameter page for editing.
Editing LFO1 and LFO2
LFO1/2 A knob RATE B knob DEPTH
0 – 127 Modulation speed The frequency of the LFO can be changed in a range of
0 – 30 Hz.
-64 – +63 When set to SYNC, this adjusts the speed relative to the tempo.
0 – 127 Modulation depth The higher value is, the greater the amount of
change. Set to 0 for no change.
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MODULATION page
LFO1/2 WAVESHAPE
C knob TYPE
D knob ASSIGN
SIN, SQR, TRI, SAW, RSAW, RAND, SMRND, LOG, RLOG, PLS10, PLS25, PLS75, PLS90,
STEP2, STEP3, STEP4, STEP5, STEP6, STEP7 LFO waveshape selection
D (Push): Select the modulation target. ( P.79)
D knob: Adjust the MOD target parameter
Auxiliary left button
LFO1/LFO2
Switching between LFO1 and LFO2
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MODULATION page
MOD DETAIL A knob SYNC
B knob TRIG MODE C knob PHASE D knob COUNT
Off 1/1 (whole note) 1/2 (half note) 1/4. (dotted quarter note) 1/4 (quarter
note) 1/8. (dotted 8th note) 1/2T (half note triplet) 1/8 (8th note) 1/16.
(dotted 16th note) 1/4T (quarter note triplet) 1/16 (16th note) 1/8T (8th
triplet) 1/32 (32nd note) 1/16T (16th triplet) 1/64 (64th note)
TRG OFF Trigger off setting
0 – 100 The LFO will restart at the same time as the trigger. The higher value
is the longer fade-in until reaching the maximum value.
0°- 359° This sets the LFO starting position.
INF, 1 – 50 This sets the number of times the LFO repeats.
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MODULATION page
Modulation targets
ASSIGN PTICH SAMPLE START SAMPLE LENGTH FLT FREQ FLT RESO LFO1 SHAPE LFO1
DEPTH LFO1 PHASE LFO1 SYNC LFO1 RATE LFO2 SHAPE LFO2 DEPTH LFO2 PHASE LFO2
SYNC LFO2 RATE AMP ATTACK AMP RELEASE AMP LEVEL AMP PAN SEND DELAY SEND REVERB
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AMP page
The AMP page is used to set amp envelope on the track. Press the AMP pad to
open the AMP page. Press the Auxiliary buttons as necessary to open the
desired parameter page for editing.
Editing envelope, panning and volume
AMP
A knob
EG ATTACK
0 – 127 Envelope attack setting Sets the time it takes to reach the volume setting after note on.
B knob
EG RELEASE
0 – 127 Envelope release setting Sets the time until the volume goes to 0 after note off.
Switching envelope type
B (Push)
ASR/AR
ASR Attack-Sustain-Release type envelope The sound continues to be played as long as the TRACK PAD is held down, and the length set by EG RELEASE is played after the TRACK PAD is released.
AR Attack-Release type envelope Regardless of how long the TRACK PAD is held down, the length set by EG RELEASE is played back.
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AMP page
C knob PAN D knob VOL
Auxiliary right
ENV
button
L63 – CTR – R63 Track panning adjustment
0 – 127 TRACK volume adjustment Sets the maximum volume of the Amp envelope.
ON Enable Amp Envelope
OFF Amp Envelope will be disabled.
In the case of 1SHOT, the entire sample range set by LENGTH will be played.
For LOOP, the sample will loop only while the TRACK PAD is pressed (play as
GATE envelope)
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AMP page
Adjusting amount of send to SEND FX
SEND A knob B knob
DELAY SEND
0 – 127 Send amount from the track to the delay effect
0 – 127 REVERB SEND Send amount from the track
to the reverb effect
· PAN, DELAY SEND, and REVERB SEND share parameters with the mixer.
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EFFECT page
On the Lofi-12 XT, one insert effect can be set for each track.
Setting EFX
1 Press the EFX pad to open the EFX page.
2 Press the
Auxiliary left button TYPE to select EFX TYPE.
3 Select the effect to use, and press the OK button.
4 Press the
Auxiliary right button to turn on EFX.
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EFFECT page
EFX TYPE
EFX TYPE
A knob
CHORUS
RATE
FLANGER
RATE
PHASER
RATE
INDELAY VIBRATO AUTO WAH TREMOLO RING MOD DETUNE OVER DRIVE
CRUSHER
LO & HI EQ LPF HPF BPF ISOLATOR TILT FILTER
VINYL NOISE
WOW & FLUTTER S. MAXIMIZER STOMP COMP RACKCOMP
TIME RATE TYPE RATE TYPE RATE GAIN SAMPLE RATE LOW-FREQ CUTOFF CUTOFF CUTOFF
CUTOFF CUTOFF CUTOFF FREQ
WOW
GAIN
SENS
ATTACK
B knob DEPTH DEPTH STAGE FEEDBACK DEPTH SENS DEPTH
RATE DEPTH TONE
BIT RATE
HIGH-FREQ RESO RESO RESO
BALANCE BALANCE CUTOFF
LEVEL
FLUTTER
FREQ
ATTACK
RELEASE
C knob
FEEDBACK INVERT
BPM SYNC BPM SYNC
DEPTH BPM SYNC
DEPTH
D knob MIX MIX MIX BALANCE
Q
MIX MIX LEVEL
CUTOFF
BALANCE
LOW-GAIN HIGH-GAIN
NOISE LEVEL
RATIO
LEVEL LEVEL THRESHOLD
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REVERB/DELAY page
The Lofi-12 XT has Delay and Reverb send effects. Send amounts can be adjusted
on the AMP page and the mixer. Press the RVB pad to open the Reverb/Delay
page. Press the Auxiliary buttons (left for DELAY and right for REVERB) to
open the parameter page desired for editing.
Editing Delay and Reverb
REVERB/DELAY
A knob
Delay Mix
0 – 127 Delay mix amount
B knob
Reverb Mix
0 – 127 Reverb mix amount
C knob
Input Mute
OFF, ON This mutes input to the Delay.
D knob
0 – 127 Delay to Reverb
This adjusts the amount of Send
Delay sent to the Reverb.
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REVERB/DELAY page
DELAY A knob B knob
C knob
D knob Auxiliary
right button
TIME
0 – 127 Delay time setting If BPM SYNC is set, this setting is disabled.
BPM SYN
0 – 127 Feedback amount setting
FEEDBACK
Off 1/1 (whole note) 1/2 (half note) 1/4. (dotted quarter note) 1/4 (quarter note) 1/8. (dotted 8th note) 1/2T (half note triplet) 1/8 (8th note) 1/16. (dotted 16th note) 1/4T (quarter note triplet) 1/16 (16th note) 1/8T (8th triplet) 1/32 (32nd note) 1/16T (16th triplet) 1/64 (64th note)
WIDTH
0 – 127 This adjusts the stereo width of the effect sound. Set this to 127 for ping-pong delay.
GLOBAL OFF/ON
OFF Use the settings saved in the pattern.
ON The current settings are saved and used as global settings.
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REVERB/DELAY page
REVERB A knob B knob
PRE DELAY DECAY
C knob
LO CUT
D knob
HI DUMP
Auxiliary GLOBAL right button OFF/ON
0 – 127 Pre-delay time
0 – 127 Decay time
0 – 127 This adjusts the gain of the low-cut EQ. The higher the value, the
more low frequencies will be cut.
0 – 127 This adjusts the attenuation of high frequencies. The higher the
value, the less high frequencies are attenuated.
OFF Use the settings saved in the pattern.
ON The current settings are saved and used as global settings.
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Creating Patterns
/ Step Sequencer Overview
Overview
The Lofi-12 XT step sequencer can play multiple steps in order (a sequence)
with performance and parameter data.
Steps contain note data and
STEP
1
parameter data.
Sequences contain multiple steps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Sequences play in order from the first step.
A pattern is a combination of 8-track sequencers. With lengths of 1-128 bars,
patterns can be used as the smallest units in making songs.
Lofi-12 XT step sequencer features
The sequencer in the Lofi-12 XT has the following features.
Three input methods
Step recording Record notes to each step with the sequencer stopped
Real-time recording Record notes to steps by playing the keyboard
Direct recording Record notes to steps directly during sequencer playback
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Step Sequencer Overview
Flexible sequencing
Sequences with up to 128 steps The number of steps can be set from 1 – 128 as
desired for each track
Support for various note lengths The length of each step can be set from
1/64th note to 1 bar
lit red
Note
lit orange
Parameter Lock
lit yellow
Note and Parameter Lock
lit yellow-green Tied note (Indicated when REC is on)
· Sequencer settings can be changed on the CFG page. CFG page details ( P.60)
· The Lofi-12 XT can generate a maximum of 20 notes simultaneously (20-voice
polyphony).
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Creating Sequences- Step recording
Using step recording, sequences can be created carefully while playback is
stopped.
Basic operations
1 When stopped, press
(lights red).
2 Press the STEP for the position where you want to input. The input STEP will light red. Press the same STEP again to clear it.
3 Repeat procedure 2 to create the sequence.
4 Press
to end step recording.
· In the PAD mode, the selected STEP blinks green, and pressing the 15 PADs
will input a note to the step. When a note is entered, the STEP changes to
blinking green and red.
· In the PAD mode, you can delete notes by pressing CLR + STEP.
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Creating Sequences- Step recording
Selecting steps 17 and higher
After procedure 1, press the page switch to select steps 17 and higher. While
pressing the page switch, pressing a TRACK PAD that is lit blue will also
select it.
· The page switch is enabled/disabled according to the LEN (length) setting on
the CFG page.
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Creating Sequences- Step recording
Inputting tied-notes (long sounds)
1 Press
while stopped to start step recording (lit red).
2 Keep pressing the TRACK PAD.
3 Press the STEP at the position where you want to start inputting notes.
4 Press the STEP where you want the note to end. The tied notes from the start step to the end step are entered.
· When is lit red, the STEPs are lit yellow-green to indicate
the tied notes. When
is off, it is indicated by pressing func +
the STEP of the note.
· In the PAD mode, the selected STEP blinks green, and pressing the 15 PADs will input a note to the step. When a note is entered, the STEP changes to blinking green and red, and the end step of the tied note is blink green and yellowgreen.
· In the PAD mode, you can delete notes by pressing CLR + STEP.
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Creating Sequences- Real-time recording
Sequences can be created in real time while playing the 15PADs.
Basic operations
1 After pressing
, press
.
2 The pattern will start playing. Press the TRACK PAD when you want to input them.
· If you want to start over again during real-time recording, press
+ CLR TRACK PAD to easily clear the notes you have recorded.
In the PAD mode, press
+ + func
CLR
TRACK PAD to clear the
notes.
· If you want to clear only the note of a specific step, press + CLR the STEP.
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Creating Sequences- Direct recording
With direct recording, notes can be input on steps directly when both stopped
and playing back. This is particularly useful for building up sequences while
performing by directly inputting notes during playback.
Basic operations
1 While pressing a TRACK PAD, press the position to input a note.
STEP at the desired
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Creating Sequences- Clear note –
Clearing a note
1 While holding down CLR , press the
STEP you want to clear.
Clearing tied notes
1 Press . (lit red)
2 Press the STEP (lit yellow-green) at the position you want to clear. This
clears all consecutive tied notes from the step you pressed to the end.
Pressing the start step clears the note including the tied notes.
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Parameter Locking
The Lofi-12 XT has a parameter locking function that can record knob
operations to steps. This allows sounds to be changed over time and is useful
for creating patterns with great expressiveness. Parameter locking data can be
input in the following three ways.
Direct input
Turning knobs while pressing of direct input.
STEP is the fundamental method
Real-time input
Record the operation of knobs during playback in real-time in this method.
Parameters that are parameter locked are indicated by + mark.
While the STEP is pressed, the parameter locked parameters are highlighted.
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Parameter Locking – Direct input
Using direct input
1 Press a PARAMETER PAD to open the page where you want to record parameter
locking.
2 While pressing a STEP, turn the A – D knobs.
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Parameter Locking – Direct input
Clearing parameter lock information
1 Press CLR STEP (lit orange) for which parameter lock has been input.
· STEPs to which both NOTE and parameter lock information are input are lit
yellow. If you only want to delete the parameter lock, you can press func +
STEP and delete it from the STEP DATA menu. For details on the STEP DATA menu(
P.100)
Clearing any of the parameter lock information at once
1 While holding down CLR , press the A – D knob you want to clear the
parameter lock. All applicable parameter lock information for the track will
be cleared.
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Parameter Locking – Real-time input
Inputting in real time (parameter recording)
1 Press
(lights red).
2 Press
to play the pattern.
3 Press the pad for the parameters you want to record.
4 And use the A – D knobs to record them.
5 Press
to end real-time input.
· Notes and parameter lock data on a track can be cleared all at once by
pressing CLR + TRACK PAD at the same time.
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Editing Sequences
Steps that have notes, parameter locks and other data already input can be
selected and edited.
Editing step data
1 Press the func button at the same time as a key for a STEP that already has
data input to open the STEP DATA MENU.
2 Use the A knob to select the parameter to edit and turn B to adjust the
parameter.
STEP DATA
A knob
Data selection
B knob
Adjust parameter
C knob
Adjust MICRO TIMING
Auxiliary right button UNDO, REDO
func
CLR
Delete selected data
· UNDO/REDO can be used on the most recently adjusted parameter or deleted
data.
· The direction L-R buttons can move to select step.
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Editing Sequences
MICRO TIMING
The Lofi-12 XT sequencer can record/edit MICRO TIMING information (note-on
timing and note-off timing).
The real-time recording performs non-quantize recording (resolution: =72),
which records your performance timing, and the timing can be quantized by each
track or edited by each step.It is also easy to nudge steps back and forth,
even the beats you create in the step recordings or direct recording.
The previous step
Note ON Notes Off Timing Timing
The next step
– 99%
99%
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Editing Sequences
Editing Step Data
STEP DATA
NOTE
NOTE
Note (C-1 to G9)
VELOCITY Velocity
ROLL
Roll information
OFF TIM
Note-off timing
SWP RNG Sweep range
SWP CRV
Sweep curve
SWP SPD
Sweep speed
PRESSURE Pressure information for Roll
PAREMETER
SOUND
SMPL
PITCH
GLIDE/ARP 12BIT
FILTER
TYPE
FREQ
EG DLY
EG ATK
MOD
WAVE1&2
AMP1&2
SYNC1&2
RATE1&2
AMP
VOL
PAN
DELAY
REVERB
EFX
See EFFECT page( P.84)
START VELSNS
LENGTH
RESO EG DCY
EG DPTH EG INV
PHASE1&2 COUNT1&2
RTRG1&2
ATTACK
DECAY
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Editing Sequences
Clearing steps
1 Press the CLR button with the STEP. The note and parameter lock data from
that step will be cleared.
Clearing track data
1 Press the CLR button with the TRACK PAD. 2 Select the item to clear, and
press the OK button.
CLR TRACK DATA ALL This will clear all track parameter and sequence data. PRM
This will clear the track parameters. SEQ This will clear all sequence data.
LCK This will clear parameter locking data in the sequence.
· To return the parameter pad settings to their default values, press CLR +
PARAMETER PAD.
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Copy Functions
Copying track settings to another
1 Holding the COPY button (lit green), press the to copy. COPY will blink orange.
PARAMETER PAD
2 Holding the COPY button (lit red), press the TRACK PAD that is blinking orange to paste its track settings.
· The currently copied content can be cleared by pressing CLR + . COPY Unless the copied content is cleared, it can be pasted as many times as wanted.
Copying one track to another
1 Holding the COPY button (lit green), press the copy. COPY will blink orange.
TRACK PAD to
2 Holding the COPY button (lit red), press the TRACK PAD that is blinking orange to paste its track settings.
Copying steps
1 Holding the COPY button (lit green), press the COPY will blink orange.
STEP to copy.
2 Holding the COPY button (lit red), press the STEP again to paste that step.
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Saving and Managing Patterns
Saving patterns
1 Press + func
PTN
to open PATTERN SAVE menu.
2 Press STEP to select the save destination pattern. STEP1 Pattern 1 … STEP16 Pattern 16 See “Selecting patterns” on ( P.18).
3 Press the OK button to save pattern.
· Saved patterns will be lost if the project is not saved. Be sure to save the
project before turning off the power. Saving projects ( P.122)
· If you have accidentally saved a pattern, you can cancel saving the pattern
by reloading the project.
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Saving and Managing Patterns
Clearing(Initialize) patterns
1 Press CLR
PTN
.
2 Select the item to clear, and press the OK button.
CLEAR PATTERN DATA
ALL
Clears all parameters in the pattern.
PRM
Clear track settings.
SEQ
Clear the note information.
LCK
Clear parameter lock information.
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Saving and Managing Patterns
Renaming patterns
1 Press PTN . 2 Press STEP to select the pattern for renaming.
STEP1 Pattern1 … STEP16 Pattern16
3 Press
Auxiliary left button MENU to open PATTERN MENU.
Select RENAME and press the OK button.
4 Finished rename, Press pattern name.
Auxiliary left button OK to save
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Saving and Managing Patterns
Editing tracks within a pattern
The TRACK EDIT menu allows you to swap, copy, move, and clear tracks within a
pattern.
1 Press PTN . 2 Press STEP and select Pattern.
STEP1 Pattern1 … STEP16 Pattern16
3 Press
Auxiliary left button MENU to open PATTERN MENU.
4 Select EDIT CURRENT PTN and press the OK button to open TRACK EDIT menu.
5 Select the item you edit and press the OK button.
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Saving and Managing Patterns
Swapping tracks
1 Select SWAP and press the OK button.
2 Turn A knob to select track to swap. 3 Turn C knob to select track destination to swap.
4 Press
Auxiliary right button SWAP, select YES and press the
OK button.
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Saving and Managing Patterns
Copying tracks
1 Select COPY and press the OK button.
2 Turn A knob to select track to copy. 3 Turn C knob to select track to paste.
4 Press
Auxiliary right button COPY, select YES and press the
OK button.
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Saving and Managing Patterns
Moving tracks
1 Select MOVE and press the OK button.
2 Turn A knob to select track to Move. 3 Turn C knob to select track destination to move.
4 Press
Auxiliary right button MOVE, select YES and press the
OK button.
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Saving and Managing Patterns
Clearing tracks
1 Select CLEAR and press the OK button.
2 Press TRACK PAD to select a track to clear.
3 Press
Auxiliary right button CLEAR, select YES and press the
OK button.
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SONG
The Lofi-12 XT has a song function that allows patterns that have been created
to be specified and played back consecutively. The number of repetitions, the
number of bars in each pattern and the tempo can be specified as desired to
create a musical composition.
Playing songs
1 Press func + COPY song to open the SONG SELECT menu.
2 Select a song and press the OK button.
3 Press OK
to play the SONG.
While playing a song, button lit yellow.
· While a song is playing, press PTN + OK to loop playback of the pattern (PTN
is lit yellow).
· Press PTN again to return to song playback.
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SONG
Editing songs
1 Press func + COPY song to open the SONG SELECT menu.
2 Move the cursor over the song you want to edit, and press the Auxiliary
right button MENU.
3 Select EDIT and press the OK button to open SONG EDIT.
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SONG
SONG EDIT operations
Repeat times Pattern No.
Playing order No. Setting about END mode
Playback steps Tempo Cursor
Back to SONG SELECT
Open MENU
Move cursor position
Press D-pad to move the cursor up/down/ left/right.
Editing pattern settings
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SONG
SONG EDIT operations
1 Use A – D to edit patterns.
2 Press the
Auxiliary right button to insert, delete and enable/
disable patterns.
SONG EDIT MENU
INSERT
Inserting a new Pattern after the selected Pattern.
DELETE Deleting the selected Pattern
ENABLE Disabling the selected Pattern
· Up to 99 of the patterns that are saved in the one song can be added.
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SONG
SONG EDIT
Select pattern
A knob
(When END mode selected) ONCE After the last song pattern is played, song playback will stop without looping.
B knob C knob D knob
LOOP After the last song pattern is played, song playback will loop from the
first. Pattern playback repetitions
Number of steps for pattern playback
Pattern tempo setting
3 Repeat procedure 1-2 to create the song.
4 When done editing, press the SONG EDIT.
Auxiliary left button to exit
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SONG
Renaming songs
1 Press func + COPY song to open the SONG SELECT menu.
2 Move the cursor over the song you want to rename, and press the Auxiliary
right button MENU.
3 Select RENAME and press the OK button.
4 Edit the name and press the complete renaming.
Auxiliary right button to
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SONG
Clearing songs
1 Press func + COPY song to open the SONG SELECT menu.
2 Move the cursor over the song you want to clear, and press the Auxiliary
right button MENU.
3 Select CLEAR and press the OK button.
4 Select YES and press the OK button.
· Use this operation with caution because clearing a song will delete it from
the project and this cannot be undone.
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SONG
Copying a song
1 Press func + COPY song to open the SONG SELECT menu.
2 Move the cursor over the song you want to clear, and press the Auxiliary
right button MENU.
3 Select COPY and press the OK button.
4 Select the song you want to paste and press the OK button.
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Managing Projects
The project menu allows you to save and delete projects, manage sample slots,
and convert audio files. Select and execute the menu as required. Press func
PAD project to open PROJECT MENU.
Creating new projects
1 In the PROJECT MENU, select SELECT/NEW.
2 Select EMPTY and press the OK button.
3 Select YES in case to save current project, and press the OK button.
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Managing Projects
Saving projects
1 In the PROJECT MENU, select SAVE and press the OK button. 2 Select YES and
press the OK button.
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Managing Projects
Saving as a different project
1 In the PROJECT MENU, select SAVE AS and press the OK button.
2 Select the save destination and press the OK button.
3 Use the direction and the OK button to change the name. Then press the Auxiliary right button OK.
If you want to cancel saving, press the Back.
Auxiliary left button
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Managing Projects
Renaming projects
1 In the PROJECT MENU, select RENAME and press the OK button. 2 Use the
direction and the OK button to change the name. Then
press the Auxiliary right button OK.
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Managing Projects
Deleting projects
1 In the PROJECT MENU, select DELETE and press the OK button.
2 Select YES and press the OK button.
· Use this operation with caution because deleting a project cannot be undone.
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MIX TAPE function
Lofi-12 XT is equipped with a MIX TAPE function that allows you to record the
audio during playback in the background.
MIX TAPE A knob CASSETTE C knob ENABLE D knob MONITOR
MICRO, MICRO ST, Type OLD, Type , Type , DAT Changing CASSETTE type ( P.127)
OFF, ON When set to ON, background recording will start when the pattern is
played.
OFF, ON When set to ON, the sound recorded by MIX TAPE will be monitored.
· The MIX TAPE recording will automatically stop when there is no more sound (about -100dB) after playback stops.
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MIX TAPE function
Changing CASSETTE type
1 Turn A knob to change the TYPE.
TYPE DAT TYPE TYPE TYPE OLD MICRO ST MICRO
Simulates the sound quality of a DAT cassette recorded at 48k/16bit.
Simulates the sound quality of a high position cassette tape.
Simulates the sound quality of a normal position cassette tape.
Simulates the sound quality of a normal position cassette tape that has
deteriorated over time.
Simulates the sound quality of a micro cassette tape for stereo recording.
Simulates the sound quality of a micro cassette tape (for mono recording).
· The Mix Tape records up to 3 hours of audio in 48kHz/16bit stereo WAV files. The audio files are stored in a “MixTape” folder with a maximum of 20 files (10 files x 2 folders). If the number of files exceeds this limit, all files in the older folder will be deleted and new files will be created there.
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Clock Synchronization with External Devices
Multiple devices, including external synthesizers and drum machines, can be
connected to the MIDI and SYNC connectors, allowing them to be synchronized
and used together.
Connecting with other devices
1 Connect other device to the MIDI and SYNC connectors.
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Clock Synchronization with External Devices
1 Press func +
system to open the SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select CLOCK and press the OK button.
3 Set each item in the CLOCK settings.
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Clock Synchronization with External Devices
CLOCK
INTERNAL Use the built in clock. The Lofi-12 XT will operate as the master when used by itself or synchronizing other devices.
SOURCE
MIDI The Lofi-12 XT will synchronize with MIDI clock received through the MIDI IN.
TEMPO LED POLARITY IN POLARITY OUT
SYNC The Lofi-12 XT will synchronize with clock signals received through the
SYNC IN.
The LED will light along with the synchronized tempo. When set to OFF, the LED
will also stop blinking during normal playback.
This switches the polarity of the SYNC IN jack between RISE (+ / waveform
rising) and FALL ( – / waveform falling). Set this to match the sync polarity
of the connected device.
This switches the polarity of the SYNC OUT jack between RISE (+ / waveform
rising) and FALL ( – / waveform falling). Set this to match the sync polarity
of the connected device.
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MIDI
Setting track MIDI channels
MIDI channel numbers can be set for every Lofi-12 XT tracks.
1 Press func +
system to open the SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select MIDI and press the OK button to open the MIDI SETTING.
3 Select TRACK and press the OK button.
4 Select the track to change, and turn A knob to change the channel. 131
MIDI
Setting MIDI channels for the unit
1 Press func +
system to open the SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select MIDI and press the OK button to open the MIDI SETTING.
3 Select CHANNEL and press the OK button.
4 Set A – D knobs to change settings.
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MIDI
MIDI CHANNEL
A knob
PROJECT CHANNEL
This channel is for receiving project level MIDI and other parameters related to the project
B knob
AUTO CHANNEL
This is the channel number used when the OUTPUT CHANNEL is set to AUTO
Channel used for output
C knob D knob
OUTPUT CHANNEL
PC CH
AUTO Use the AUTO CHANNEL number
TRACK Use channel numbers set for each track Channel used for sending and
receiving program changes.
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MIDI
Making other MIDI settings
1 Press func +
system to open the SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select MIDI and press the OK button to open the MIDI SETTING.
3 Select CONFIG and press the OK button.
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MIDI
MIDI CHANNEL 1/3
INPUT FROM Set connectors used to receive MIDI
OUTPUT TO Set connectors used to send MIDI
TX NOTE
Turn note transmission on/off
TX CC
Turn control change transmission on/off
MIDI CHANNEL 2/3
CLOCK OUT Turn clock output on/off
OUT / THRU Switch between MIDI OUT and THRU
COMMAND
Set command data transmitting (TX) and receiving (RX)
TX PC
Turn program change transmission on/off
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MIDI
MIDI CHANNEL 3/3 Set active sensing transmitting (TX) and re-
ACTIVE SENS ceiving (RX)
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Pad sensitivity setting
Setting pad velocity curve.
1 Press func +
system to open the SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select PAD VELOCITY and press the OK button.
3 Turn A knob to adjust it.
PAD VELOCITY
1 – 127
Velocity is always at this fixed value.
SOFT
This is best for people who play with a light touch. The sound will be loud even when tapped lightly.
LINEAR
The velocity will change linearly in response to how hard the LED pads are tapped.
HARD
This is best for people who play with a heavy touch.
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Mute the internal speaker
Always mute the internal speaker.
1 Press func +
system to open the SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select SPEAKER MUTE and press the OK button.
3 Turn A knob to change
SPEAKER MUTE
ON
Mute on
OFF
Mute off
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Card functions
Card reader mode
You can access sampling audio files, Mix Tape files, user backup files, etc.
from your PC/Mac. It is also used when updating firmware.
1 Connect to PC/Mac with USB cable.
2 Press func +
system to open the SYSTEM MENU.
3 Select CARD and press the OK button.
4 Select CARD READER and press the OK button.
5 Select YES and press the OK button.
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Card functions
Formatting cards
1 Press func +
system to open the SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select CARD and press the OK button.
3 Select FORMAT and press the OK button.
4 Select YES and press the OK button.
· Supports up to 32 GB SDHC card. · Formatting cards takes a few minutes. ·
All data on the card will be erased. It is recommended to back
up the preset data to your PC/Mac.
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Card functions
Testing card performance
The performance of the card being used can be measured to determine whether it
can be used with the Lofi-12 XT.
1 Press func +
system to open the SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select CARD and press the OK button.
3 Select PERFORMANCE TEST and press the OK button.
4 Press the OK button to start the test.
RESULT : OK The card can be used with the Lofi-12 XT. RESULT : NG The card
cannot be used with the Lofi-12 XT.
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Changing POWER Settings
Battery setting
By changing the type of batteries used in Lofi-12 XT, the battery icon on the
screen will be displayed correctly.
1 Press func +
system to open the SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select BATTERY and press the OK button.
3 Turn A knob to adjust it.
BATTERY TYPE
Alkaline
Alkaline batteries
NiMH
Nickel-metal hydride batteries
Lithium
Lithium batteries
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Changing POWER Settings
Automatic power off function
The time until automatic shutdown can be set.
1 Press func +
system to open the SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select AUTO POWER OFF and press the OK button.
3 Turn A knob to select a time between 30 minutes and 6 hours (or Off to disable the AUTO POWER OFF function).
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Resetting the unit to the factory default state
The Lofi-12 XT can be restored to its factory default settings.
1 Press func +
system to open the SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select RESET and press the OK button.
3 Select YES and press the OK button.
· This does not erase the data in the external card storage. To format the
external card storage, see ( P.140)
· It is recommended to back up the preset data to your PC/Mac.
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System information
Checking system version information
1 Press func +
system to open the SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select INFORMATION and press the OK button.
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Firmware updates
The Lofi-12 XT firmware can be updated by connecting the Lofi-12 XT to a PC or
Mac by USB and transferring an update file.
1 Copy the downloaded firmware (.bin) to the root folder on the card.
2 While pressing PAD , press and hold the power button. 3 Select SYSTEM UPDATE
and press the OK button. 4 Select YES and press the OK button to start the
update. 5 After it completes, press the power button to shut the unit down.
Then, restart it.
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Appendix
Sound architecture
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Hardware Specifications
Pads
15 velocity-sensitive pads with RGB LEDs
Controllers
Control knob x 5, Directional pad with 2 button controls
Display
1.5 inch OLED display
Built-in Mic
Mono x 1 (Omni-directional, 94dBSPL)
Built-in Speaker
Mono x 1 (1.5W 4Ohm)
Audio Inputs
INPUT L / Guitar (Switchabîe 10kOhm and 1MOhm impedanoe) [LINE Gain] PAD: -20dB [Hi-Z Gain] LOW: 0dB, NORMAL: +10dB, HI: *20dB INPUT R / Dynamic Microphone [LINE Gain] PAD: -20dB [NIC Gain] LOW: 0dB, NORNAL: +28.8dB, HI: +50dB
Audio Outputs
STEREO LINE OUTPUTS (Max +6.5dBV] *The above jacks are all Balanced 1/4 TRS jack Connectors PHONES jack (stereo 3.5mm mini jack type)
USB port
micro USB Type-B [USB Audio] USB 2.0 Full Speed, 48kHz-16bit Input: 2 channels, Output: 2 channels [USB MIDI] [Mass Storage Class] USB2.0 High Speed *For iPhone, Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter required separately
MIDI ports
MIDI IN (5-Pin DIN type) MIDI OUT (5-pin DIN type)
Other connectors
SYNC IN jack (mono 3.5mm mini jack type) SYNC OUT jack (mono 3.5mm mini jack type) SD card slot (Standard size *Supports SDHC cards up to 32 GB) DC IN connector
Bottom side hole 1/4-20UNC screw for tripod
Size and weight
mount Width: 147mm I approx. 5.8 inch Depth: 175mm I approx. 7.8 inch Height:46mm I approx. 1.8 inch Weight: 550g I approx.1 lbs 3.5 oz
Power supply
DC12V output AC adapter (500mA, Inner Diameter: 2.5mm, Outer Diameter: 5.5mm, Polarity: Center +) Ni-MH AA SIZE Rechargeable Battery or Alkaline AA SIZE Dry Battery x 6 (Alkaline dry batteries life: approx. 4 hours) *Batteries sold separately
Accessories
32GB SDHC card incl. 2,500+ samples Power Supply Unit Warranty *USB cable and the other connection cables sold separately
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